Vocabulary Unit Two

This word orginated as a term in woodworking. It meant to hack or cut in an unskillful manner". Today it is used to cut away at a price.

• saw

• chop

• haggle

• rebate

This word began as an insult to the King of France who ordered a Duke to kiss his foot. The Duke said, "By GOD" which sounded like "BY GOT". It means someone who is judged by others.

• Bigot

• BeeGo

• Rascist

• Bugga-Bugga

A person convicted of taking the life of another persion is gulity of_________.

Which sentence best describes the meaning of capsize?

• We tried to run the rapids, but our boat was dashed against the rocks.

• It looked like we were going to lose the game, yet we continued to play our best.

Which sentence best describes the meaning of the word antagonize?

• The president shouted, "Na! Na! Losers, I'll never let anyone win, but me!"

• The judge called the participants up the stage so he could give them their awards.

• Jackie and I agreed she could borrow my bike.

Which word best desribes the meaning in this sentence? Our teacher gave shout-outs and honors on kids who volunteered to help.

• Props

• Bestow

• Holla Backs

• Blank signed checks

What best desribes the word irate?

• an instagram term

• happy and mellow

• very angry, furious

• internet polling

Choose the sentence that best defines the word candid.

• The pages in the scrapbook are called candids.

• The shelves that hold canned goods are called candids.

• The opposite of candids are called candonts.

• The movie critic was so candid she sometimes made actors cry.

Choose all the synonyms of melancholy.

• glum

• miserable

• good at music

• eats lots of melons.

What is the best definition of overwhelm?

• To throw a ball a great distance.

• to overcome completely in mind or feeling

• to create blanket forts.

• the point when a swing swings over the bar.